# 3675, VIC

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Wangaratta

Area: 478 km²

An older population defines postcode 3675, where the typical resident is 48 years old. The community has grown by 32% since 2011, but it remains far more traditional than the national average, with very few overseas-born residents. It is a well-off area of large, detached family homes where most people own their property outright. This creates a quiet, residential character with a high proportion of seniors and an increasing number of people identifying as having no religion.

## Demographics & Identity

Residents here are far older than the state and national average, with 22.1% aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 7.7 percentage points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 17.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,936 | +32.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 48 yrs | +9.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.5% | +33.8% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 22.1% | +53.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.8% | -12.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.7% | +31.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 31.0%, Seniors (65+) 22.1%, Young adults (25–44) 19.5%, Children (0–14) 17.8%, Youth (15–24) 9.0%

**Marital status** — Married 56.6%, Never married 25.9%, Divorced 10.4%, Widowed 4.6%, Separated 2.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.2% born here. Only 7.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 7.1% | -13.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 85.2%, England 2.0%, New Zealand 0.5%, Philippines 0.2%, India 0.2%, Italy 0.2%, South Africa 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 44.2%, Australian 42.1%, Irish 16.2%, Scottish 13.0%, German 5.3%, Italian 4.4%, Dutch 2.3%, Vietnamese 0.4%, Chinese 0.2%, Filipino 0.2%, Indian 0.2%

## Language

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.9% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (2.6%), and no one reported speaking little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.6% | -9.7% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 90.9%, Italian 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.2%

## Religion

A large portion of the community has no religion (44.6%), which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 20 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 44.6% | +82.5% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 44.9%, No religion 44.6%, Not stated 9.9%, Buddhism 0.6%, Other religions 0.3%

## Education & Qualifications

About 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 (45.4%) is far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 45.4% | +16.4% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 19.2% | +15.3% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 5.80 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 2 | — |
| School enrolments | 134 | — |
| Average school size | 67 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,017 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 45.4%, Year 10 19.1%, Year 11 16.7%, Year 9 or below 9.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 34.1%, Bachelor degree 18.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 5.9%, Postgraduate degree 3.8%, Certificate I / II 2.5%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 14.1%, Health 12.4%, Education 11.5%, Management & commerce 10.6%, Society & culture 10.5%, Agriculture & environment 7.9%, Architecture & building 6.4%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.8%, Creative arts 3.3%, Natural & physical sciences 1.9%, Information technology 0.9%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,505, slightly below the national figure. There has been a notable rise in wealth since 2011, with the share of households earning over $3,000 a week rising by 11 percentage points.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $753 | +38.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,505 | +36.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,746 | +37.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 15.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 30.7%, $1,500–$2,999 30.7%, Under $650 14.5%, $3,000–$3,999 9.2%, $4,000 or more 6.5%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 40.0%, $650–$1,499 35.2%, $1,500–$2,999 15.0%, $3,000 or more 1.8%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.7% of residents. Arthritis (12.8%) and asthma (10.5%) are the most frequent reports.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 33.7% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.4% | +59.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 12.8%, Asthma 10.5%, Mental health 9.3%, Other condition 8.7%, Diabetes 4.6%, Heart disease 4.4%, Cancer 4.1%, Lung condition 1.3%, Stroke 1.2%, Dementia 0.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 56.8%, One condition 22.6%, Two conditions 7.4%, Three or more 4.0%

## Community Participation

Residents are highly active in their local area; 21.9% volunteer, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.6% of people providing unpaid care for others.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 21.9% | -30.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 15.6% | -2.5% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.6% | -13.4% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 29.7% | -7.2% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.5 people per household. This is reflected in the family makeup, as 56.2% of homes are couples with children, while only 20.7% of people live alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | -3.8% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 8.9% | +3.5% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 20.7% | +19.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 56.2%, Couples without children 34.0%, One-parent families 8.9%, Other families 0.8%

**Household size** — 2 people 42.0%, 1 person 20.7%, 4 people 15.2%, 3 people 14.0%, 5 people 7.1%, 6 or more 2.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (98.9%), and 46.5% are owned outright. Renting is very rare here, at just 8.1%, far below the national rate.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $250 | +85.2% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,408 | -7.2% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 8.1% | -13.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 46.5% | +7.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 98.9% | +0.9% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 85.5% | +1.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 46.5%, Owned with a mortgage 42.3%, Rented 8.1%, Other tenure 2.4%, Not stated 1.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 98.9%, Other dwelling 0.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 46.7%, 4 bedrooms 32.7%, 2 bedrooms 9.6%, 5 or more 6.1%, 1 bedroom 2.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 55.2%, $350–$549 19.0%, Under $200 17.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 47.0%, Under $1,000 20.7%, $1,800–$2,999 19.4%, $3,000 or more 7.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.8% of homes having no vehicle. Public transport use is negligible at 0.3%, and only one public transport stop serves the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.8% | -43.3% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 19.1% | +102.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.3% | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.52 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2.1 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 60.7%, Worked at home 19.1%, Walked 3.5%, Car (passenger) 3.1%, Bus 0.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 42.4%, 3 vehicles 20.4%, 1 vehicle 20.0%, 4 or more 16.2%, No vehicle 0.8%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, as 28.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 28.2% | -12.1% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 6.5% | -13.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Unemployment is very low at 2.4%, much lower than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or agriculture.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | -23.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.1% | -7.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.3% | -1.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 13.1%, Education & training 9.0%, Manufacturing 8.0%, Construction 7.7%, Retail trade 7.6%, Public administration & safety 6.5%, Professional & technical 4.6%, Accommodation & food 4.0%, Other services 3.9%, Transport & warehousing 3.7%, Administrative & support 3.4%, Wholesale trade 3.3%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%, Mining 0.4%, Rental & real estate 0.4%, Finance & insurance 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 19.6%, Professionals 18.2%, Technicians & trades 16.0%, Clerical & administrative 11.1%, Community & personal service 10.4%, Labourers 10.4%, Sales workers 6.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.9%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is quite advantaged, particularly regarding access to money and resources, where it ranks higher than about 90% of similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 7 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 9 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 992 | — |

## Walkability

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and only 23.9% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 1.8 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 2.1 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 23.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 17.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 28.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 54.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 23.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 60.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.6% | — |

## Schools serving 3675, VIC

2 schools, 134 students, average ICSEA 1,017.

By sector: Government 2

By type: Primary 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Glenrowan Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 107 |
| Greta Valley Primary School | Government | Primary | 17.8 km | 27 |

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